Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
1834 events advancing 1254 policy or regulatory changes:
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TC260 Batch of 16 National Cybersecurity Standards
Adopted TC260 Batch of 16 National Cybersecurity Standards
On 25 April 2024, China's National Information Security Standardisation Technical Committee (TC260) adopted 16 national cybersecurity standards. The standards aim to enhance the security and resilience of cybersecurity technologies across various se…
CNIL notice regarding data minimisation in the recruitment process
Issued CNIL notice regarding data minimisation in the recruitment process
On 25 April 2024, the French Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) issued a notice after receiving complaints about excessive data collection in the context of a recruitment process. The unknown company in question asked appl…
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill was signed and entered into force
On 25 April 2024, the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill received the royal assent. Certain provisions take effect immediately, while others will be phased in through regulations set by the Secretary of State. The Bill modifies the bulk personal …
PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
Issued ruling in PIPC Investigation into STG24 Co. over alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
On 24 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) conducted its 7th plenary session, where it resolved to impose sanctions on six businesses for failing to adhere to the Personal Information Protection Act. The PIPC imposed a p…
PIPC Investigation into Yanolja F&B Solutions Co. for alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
Issued ruling in PIPC Investigation into Yanolja F&B Solutions Co. for alleged violations of personal information protection regulations
On 24 April 2024, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) conducted its 7th plenary session, where it resolved to impose sanctions on six businesses for failing to adhere to the Personal Information Protection Act. Yanolja F&B Solution…
US-Kenya Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows
Issued US-Kenya Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows
On 24 April 2024, the United States Department of Commerce and the Kenyan Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy announced the Joint Statement on Cross-Border Data Flows. According to the Joint Statement, the parties announce…
BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
Closed consultation on BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services
On 24 April 2024, the consultation on the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services closed. The BEREC gathered information related to the impact of cloud and edge computing developm…
Lawsuit against the implementation of the California Privacy Rights Act Regulations (California Privacy Protection Agency v California Chamber of Commerce)
Issued California Supreme Court colosure Chamber of Commerce's petition to overturn court decision regarding the enforcement of California Consumer Privacy Act Regulations (S283856)
On 24 April 2024, the California Supreme Court denied the California Chamber of Commerce's petition for review. This follows the California Third District Court of Appeal's ruling in favour of the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and Cali…
Korea-Lao Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Digital Spread and Cybersecurity Capabilities
Signed Korea-Lao Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Digital Spread and Cybersecurity Capabilities
On 24 April 2024, the Korean Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Lao National Internet Center (LANIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Strengthen Digital Spread and Cybersecurity Capabilities. The MoU aims to promote cooperation b…
Personal Data Protection Commission Investigation into Payroll2U for failing to protect clients' personal data
Issued ruling Personal Data Protection Commission Investigation into Payroll2U for failing to protect clients' personal data
On 22 April 2024, the Singapore Personal Data Protection Commission ruled in an investigation against the payroll service provider Payroll2U. Personal information of the company's clients, such as bank account numbers, salary information, addresses,…